Saskia Laroo
Saskia Laroo & Warren Byrd Jazzgroup
McLean Institute
50 Sarah Ln
Simsbury Center, CT 06070
Apr 13, 2024
2:00 PM EDT
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McLean Presents Saskia Laroo and Jazz Quintet ft Warren Byrd April 13, 2024, 2-3pm @ McLean , Simsbury, CT, US
🎷🌸 Swing into spring with a soulful afternoon of jazz at McLean Retirement Community! 🌸🎷
Join us for an unforgettable interactive performance by the illustrious Saskia Laroo & Warren Byrd Jazz Group. Dive into a selection of authentic jazz, blues, bossa nova originals and classics, capped off with an exclusive meet-and-greet with the artists themselves.
Dutch musician Saskia Laroo, sometimes called the “Lady Miles Davis,” is known for her virtuoso trumpet-playing and musical styling blending jazz, soul, blues, and electronic dance music. Saskia is that rare artist who is not only innovative but accessible.
Pianist/Vocalist/Composer Warren Byrd is a Hartford, Connecticut native with an international touring schedule after years of work throughout Southern New England
Made Possible by The Richard P. Garmany Fund at the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving. This performance is free and open to the public, but an RSVP is required.
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Saskia Laroo Biography
Saskia Laroo: Eclectic Virtuoso, Performing Her Own Original Music Worldwide
Saskia Laroo is a Dutch composer, performer, bandleader, and producer with a career spanning over 3 decades. She is known for her virtuosic trumpet playing and her innovative music, which blends elements of jazz, funk, hip hop, soul, blues, electronic dance music, and world music. Laroo is a multi-instrumentalist, also playing vocals, alto saxophone, and upright bass.
Laroo leads several bands, including the Saskia Laroo Band, Jazzkia and Duo Laroo/Byrd. With her bands, she performs mostly original music, which can be found on her own albums, released on her own record label, Laroo Records. Some of her albums contain pure acoustic jazz, while others contain eclectic music blends.
Laroo's music is known for its energy, groove, and improvisational flair. She is a virtuosic musician with a deep understanding of jazz tradition, but she is also not afraid to experiment and push the boundaries of the genre. Laroo's music is accessible to a wide audience, and she has performed at major festivals and venues all over the world.
Saskia Laroo is a unique and exciting talent on the music scene. Her eclectic music, energetic performances, innovative compositions, and production skills have made her a favorite of fans and critics alike. If you are looking for music that is both innovative and accessible, be sure to check out Saskia Laroo.
Read MoreSaskia Laroo is a Dutch composer, performer, bandleader, and producer with a career spanning over 3 decades. She is known for her virtuosic trumpet playing and her innovative music, which blends elements of jazz, funk, hip hop, soul, blues, electronic dance music, and world music. Laroo is a multi-instrumentalist, also playing vocals, alto saxophone, and upright bass.
Laroo leads several bands, including the Saskia Laroo Band, Jazzkia and Duo Laroo/Byrd. With her bands, she performs mostly original music, which can be found on her own albums, released on her own record label, Laroo Records. Some of her albums contain pure acoustic jazz, while others contain eclectic music blends.
Laroo's music is known for its energy, groove, and improvisational flair. She is a virtuosic musician with a deep understanding of jazz tradition, but she is also not afraid to experiment and push the boundaries of the genre. Laroo's music is accessible to a wide audience, and she has performed at major festivals and venues all over the world.
Saskia Laroo is a unique and exciting talent on the music scene. Her eclectic music, energetic performances, innovative compositions, and production skills have made her a favorite of fans and critics alike. If you are looking for music that is both innovative and accessible, be sure to check out Saskia Laroo.
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